Kings vs. Warriors watch guide: Lineups, injury report, player usage

Kings vs. Warriors watch guide: Lineups, injury report, player usage originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com OAKLAND -- Welcome to the stretch run. For the Golden State Warriors, this is nothing new. But for the Sacramento Kings, this is the first time in more than a decade that they walk into the post All-Star break schedule over the .22 Feb @ 9AM

NBA Power Rankings: Week 19

The Warriors, Bucks and Raptors maintain their stranglehold on the top three spots in the updated NBA Power Rankings. The Warriors have won 16 of 18, and have scored at least 100 points in their last 28 games. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson all scored 20 or more points in each of Golden State's final three games prior to the All-Star break.20 Feb @ 6AM

Trail Blazers know their year will be defined by the postseason

Trail Blazers know their year will be defined by the postseason originally appeared on nbcsportsnorthwest.com This is the first of a three part All-Star Break feature series. Check back Tuesday and Wednesday for parts 2 and 3… Dikembe Mutombo's celebration on the floor of the Seattle Center Coliseum remains the iconic image from one of the NBA's biggest upsets. After pulling off a stunning first round victory over top-seeded Seattle, the Denver Nuggets center lay on his back underneath the basket, clutching the ball over his head and screaming.19 Feb @ 9PM

Watch Jayson Tatum drill half-court shot to win NBA Skills Challenge

originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com Jayson Tatum just called game at the 2019 NBA All-Star Skills Challenge. The Boston Celtics forward became the first C's player ever to win the event by drilling a ridiculous bank shot from half court to defeat Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young in the final round Saturday night at Charlotte's Spectrum Center. Tatum used a strong outside shot to dispatch Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley in the first round and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic in the second round.17 Feb @ 2PM

Kings run of buzzer-beaters ends in tough loss to Nuggets before break

It looked like it had a chance coming off his hand, but the shot caught iron and skipped off, ending the Kings dreams of knocking off the Nuggets. "It was a good look, but I just didn't like how I turned," Hield told reporters in Denver after the loss. When asked if he thought it had a chance when it left his hand, the third-year guard answered quickly.15 Feb @ 5AM

Kings Under Review: Harrison Barnes' big game not enough to overcome Nuggets

Kings Under Review: Harrison Barnes' big game not enough to overcome Nuggets originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Just off the mark. The Sacramento Kings blew a first half lead and couldn't come up with the big shot they needed to upset the high-powered Nuggets. Paul Millsap hit the Kings hard in the post.15 Feb @ 5AM

Kings takeaways: What we learned from last-second 120-118 loss to Nuggets

Kings takeaways: What we learned from last-second 120-118 loss to Nuggets originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com The one that got away. After leading big in the first half, the Kings couldn't put the Denver Nuggets away Wednesday at the Pepsi Center. Playing in front of a noisy crowd, the home team found a way to pull one out, sending the Kings home with a disappointing 120-118 defeat.14 Feb @ 7PM

Isaiah Thomas reportedly will make Nuggets debut Wednesday

Officially, Isaiah Thomas is questionable for Wednesday night's Denver game against Sacramento. That is an upgrade over where he has been all season as he recovered from hip surgery 11 months ago, and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the day before he could play Wednesday night. Asked about it after shootaround on Wednesday, Thomas said it would be a game-time decision.14 Feb @ 12AM